Features Archives - The Viewer

Mounds View’s EMTeacher

Grayson Then, Staff Reporter • November 8, 2024

Every day in Room 225 at Mounds View High School, students pass by and see science teacher Mark Johnson teaching biology. For the past 27 years, Johnson has educated students while encouraging them to...

Men of Character: local blockbuster

Julia Gronert, Staff Reporter • November 6, 2024

From a story of winning True Team State to facing traumatic injuries, senior Isaac Tsai’s documentary Men of Character details the inspiring journey of Mounds View High School’s boys track team in...

Mounds View to host national tournament

Mounds View is hosting the 40th Annual Courage Kenny Classic Tournament this weekend Nov 2 and 3.

Zariyah Howell, Online Editor • October 31, 2024

On Nov. 2 and 3, Mounds View High School will host the 40th annual Courage Kenny Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, organized and sponsored by Allina Health. This tournament features teams from...

Sue Weiskopf-Larson: the Ironwoman

Via Yang, Sports Editor and Illustrator • October 14, 2024

The summer of 1982 might not have been a significant year for everyone, but it was for Sue Weiskopf-Larson, a Mounds View alum who graduated in 1983. That summer, she decided that if she were able to run...

Artistic talent on display in new mural

Over the summer, a group of Mounds View students helped paint a mural which is now displayed outside of the library.

Matthew Betti, Good Questions Editor • October 10, 2024

In the bustling corridor outside the LMC, students pass by a vibrant addition: a splash of swirling color and striking visuals. Their eyes focus on the new mural finished over the summer, created by a...

Ramp it up!

Students in How to Make Almost Anything (HtMAA) class create a disability ramp for the school.

Isabella Kunc and Isabel Li • June 7, 2024

In a warm room with sawdust in the air and wood shavings on every surface, the Intro to Engineering class meets during third period every day. With rows of desktop computers and machines worth tens of...

Picture perfect photographer: Sam Hagen

MV senior and self-made photographer, Sam Hagen, builds freelance photography business.

Lale Akkin, Spread Editor • June 6, 2024

Senior Sam Hagen has always liked to capture the moment. Throughout his childhood, taking pictures with old Polaroids, digital cameras and first-generation iPhones embellished his experience with photography....

New Minnesota DECA president

Mounds View sophomore, Maryam Shahkhan, elected as new State President of DECA MN State leadership team.

Maya Gjelhaug, Print Editor-in-Chief • June 5, 2024

Minnesota Distributive Education Clubs of America’s (DECA) new State President, Maryam Shahkhan, was recently selected to lead the historic all-female DECA MN State leadership team. Despite most officers...

MV alum makes Forbes 30 under 30

Venture capitalist Megan Ruan makes Forbes 30 under 30 list.

Justin Shao, Staff Reporter • June 1, 2024

Former Mounds View student Megan Ruan was just like any other student at Mounds View, a part of activities such as theater and speech and debate. Yet, her drive to succeed allowed Ruan to accomplish many...

Mustangs take to the skies in pursuit of aviation

Gloria Liu, Managing Design Editor and Spread Editor • May 9, 2024

Reagan Ashbach The first time senior Reagan Ashbach flew a plane, she was only eight years old. While she was nervous at first, she was soon enthralled by the experience and developed her love for flying....

Robotics team competes in world championship

Team Potential Energy recently on the First Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championships in Houston between April 17 and 20.

Vincent Meyer, Spread Editor and Online Managing Editor • May 7, 2024

With their signature yellow bucket hats in tow, Team Potential Energy recently took on the First Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championships in Houston between April 17 and 20. The tournament invites 160...

Students to revive MV tradition

Juniors Grace Bury and Bria Mills plan to host Mounds View Powderpuff tournament this spring.

Matthew Betti, Good Questions Editor • May 2, 2024

While sitting in U.S. History with Social Studies Teacher and Student Council Advisor Emily Daggett last year, current juniors Grace Bury and Bria Mills had the idea of reviving an old Mounds View tradition:...